British Army: Recruiting Video (1974)

1970s-era recruiting advertisement for the British Army. Back when Her Majesty's armed forces were committed to the Cold War mission.

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Much better advert for the British Army than the current WOKE BS adverts. Lots of hardware, explosions and L1A1 SLR *PORN!* It's all here in this video, the only thing missing is a slogan like, " DON'T BE A CIVVY NON-HACKER! JOIN THE PROFESSIONALS AND BLOW THINGS UP!!!" Back in the day when the British Army really had high standards and the lads were tough and mentality resilient. No doubt in my mind that these boys would have knocked seven shades out of Ivan before they went down...........First class soldiers.

[@OldhamSteve52]

In those days BAOR was 55,000. RAFG was a considerable size as well.

[@paulbenson8962]

How to advertise for the British army! Not a load of blokes running around saving people from a flood!

[@alanmacpherson3225]

"Join the army it's great you can get a gun." Neil from The Young Ones.

[@georgeatkinson759]

The Chieftain...Smokey Joe...on a cold morning you could see them starting the engine from Moscow...

[@joeronald167]

when we had a army and the tanks to be proud of.

[@carlteacherman194]

Not with Leyland L60 engines.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

A wonderful selection of this Video about British armor infantry training during First Cold war Period which showed excellent Ready made by British assault Strength Besides other NATO members ...Al ways (Mike Guardia) channel is sharing wonderful videos ...Thanks

[@MrJoelalcasey1971]

It's a pity that the Argies never seen this film

[@TheWizardOfTheFens]

I joined in 1974, discharged (medically) in 1987……..had a great (and not so great at times) life. I still have friends I see from those days. We turn into young men again when we meet…….

[@Murfie-qe3pp]

3:28 Yeah that’ll do it.. Tea and medals anyone?

[@reubendobbs8011]

Happy days

[@MichelleMalsbury]

I’m sure at the time it was a very sophisticated piece of machinery. Very educational. Thank you.

[@thecurlew7403]

Chieftain was a good tank of its day it lacked mobility its engine was about 700 hps it wasnt powerful enough to carry 55 tons so it broke down a lot Iran was soled an upgrade version with a 1200 hps so it was neglect on mods policy indeed.

[@MichelleMalsbury]

@@thecurlew7403 thank you for teaching me a bit more.

[@thewomble1509]

@@thecurlew7403 Actually the production of British Army Chieftains had long been completed by the time the RR CV 12 engine was designed and built.Added to which, it wouldn't have fitted the engine bay without a complete redesign of the rear end, which is what the Iranian Chieftain (Shir1) had.

[@thecurlew7403]

@@thewomble1509 You mean to tell me the mod couldn't have upgraded the chieftain Leyland engine if they wanted to .☺️

[@thewomble1509]

@@thecurlew7403Read what I wrote. Then stop trolling me , you sillly little c....

[@Scaleyback317]

Joined in '66 left in '82. Apart from the BBC voice this was like a trip down memory lane. A question please - At 7.13 what cap badge is that on display please? - Just don't recognize it and in my work I came into contact with most at some time or another.

[@dulls8475]

Wessex but maybe the footage is 60s? My other thought is that all the berets look like they have been slapped on their heads so maybe just props rather than genuine headgear or cap badge? (Perhaps a TA unit?) I was in during the 80s and 90s. Joined 82. Check this Staybrite Wessex Regiment Cap Badge maker JR Gaunt Slider Anodised Aluminium. Looks very similar. In fact I am 100% sure it is a Wessex cap badge. Though the unit did not exist as a regular unit. The Wessex Yeomanry was formed on 1 April 1971.

[@carlteacherman194]

@@dulls8475 It looks very much like the wyvern cap badge of the Wessex Rgt. They have gone through many changes since 1971. HQ company and C company were in Berkshire, Reading and Maidenhead. I think they had a company in Slough at one time as well. Good guys, and shared more than a few beers with them in Brock Barracks.

[@dulls8475]

@@carlteacherman194 I agree.

[@mccleod6235]

Very good. Nowadays it would be a Pride parade and an assurance that you can choose your own colour of lipstick. Then a 12 month enquiry about why recruitment levels have plummeted.

[@marksteven6116]

Good old days 😎

[@maximorlov8208]

You're in the army now

[@carlteacherman194]

1:27, Bedford RL missile/drone launcher, seriously, WTF. We had an RL light wrecker, and a stores wagon! 😆

[@benlecluyse]

😎😎😎😎😎

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Monty Python ?

[@MikeGuardiaAuthor]

"A shrubbery!"

[@MitzvosGolem1]

@@MikeGuardiaAuthor Time for Tea before next salvo ol Chap. Cheers

[@kee1haul]

I'm in.

[@mccleod6235]

3m10s WTAF.

[@oskar4585]

The Milan anti tank shooter is from german Bundeswehr 😂

[@David_Crayford]

This is so hammy and badly cut I'm not sure if it is a parody. They seem to be oblivious of the existence of women for some reason, and only want men. LOL.

[@geordiewishart1683]

Spacker

[@sexualrenegade]

“In addition to the armour, the British anti-tank capability is good” - British modesty at its finest!

[@coldc7]

Get free clothing, enjoy the finest cuisine! Enjoy 5 star accommodation in the Barrack of your choice. Travel to the most beautiful locals imaginable....Northern Ireland, Oman....Argentina anyone?

[@carlteacherman194]

I know it's meant to be funny, but not funny if you have served? Some very good lads gave and lost in N.I. and the Falklands. Nothing beautiful or 5-star about fighting there. I never got to choose any barracks.

[@coldc7]

@@carlteacherman194 yes...and..it's sardonic humor. For fucks sake get a dry sense of humor already.

[@PowerOfFem]

Blowpipe sounds like my sort of system( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)~*

[@OoohAaah6603]

Absolute load of shit